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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $1.35

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Goblin Berserker

Alena, Kessig Trapper Vial Smasher the Fierce
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Obosh Companion 50% Card Draw 17% Treasure 17% Warriors 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3198 Current Rank
#3146 Last Week
#3692 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.

Fight On! Fight On!
+18% Synergy $0.10
World Map World Map
+16% Synergy $0.15
Vector, Imperial Capital Vector, Imperial Capital
+14% Synergy $0.10
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+14% Synergy $3.41
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+12% Synergy $0.45

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce's abilities and overall game plan.

Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
+43% Synergy $0.26
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+42% Synergy $1.19
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+37% Synergy $0.43
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+37% Synergy $0.34
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+36% Synergy $1.99
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+34% Synergy $0.95
Banefire Banefire
+32% Synergy $0.58
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+31% Synergy $0.21
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+30% Synergy $0.24
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+30% Synergy $20.87

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.

Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+28% Synergy $6.89
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+28% Synergy $24.25
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+27% Synergy $1482.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+26% Synergy $0.26
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+26% Synergy $0.19
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+25% Synergy $0.19
Seething Song Seething Song
+23% Synergy $5.84
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+22% Synergy $3.59
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+22% Synergy $1.06
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.88

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+28% Synergy $50.96
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+27% Synergy $25.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+23% Synergy $95.04
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $75.40
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+18% Synergy $59.87
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $10.53
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+13% Synergy $120.00
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $103.74
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+12% Synergy $373.21
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $82.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+25% Synergy $0.47
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+21% Synergy $0.50
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+19% Synergy $0.64
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+19% Synergy $1.09
Myojin of Roaring Blades Myojin of Roaring Blades
+19% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+19% Synergy $4.21
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+18% Synergy $5.99
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+18% Synergy $0.17
Herigast, Erupting Nullkite Herigast, Erupting Nullkite
+17% Synergy $1.65
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+16% Synergy $3.98
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+15% Synergy $16.32
Phyrexian Dreadnought Phyrexian Dreadnought
+14% Synergy $187.70
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+14% Synergy $3.51
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+13% Synergy $1.67
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+13% Synergy $0.50
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+12% Synergy $0.22
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+12% Synergy $18.31
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+10% Synergy $2.90
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+9% Synergy $0.71
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+8% Synergy $1.65
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+8% Synergy $0.47
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.09
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+7% Synergy $0.22
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+7% Synergy $0.23
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $30.05
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+4% Synergy $3.54
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+3% Synergy $1.08
Anger Anger
+2% Synergy $1.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce safe.

Breath of Malfegor Breath of Malfegor
+27% Synergy $0.23
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+23% Synergy $2.54
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+21% Synergy $4.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+16% Synergy $1.00
Reiterate Reiterate
+13% Synergy $5.49
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+13% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+11% Synergy $11.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $18.70
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.42
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+9% Synergy $0.97
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.69
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $8.88
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.08
Bedevil Bedevil
-12% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-19% Synergy $0.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-21% Synergy $0.54
Terminate Terminate
-26% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce's game plan and control the board.

Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+21% Synergy $0.18
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+20% Synergy $1.36
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+14% Synergy $20.09
Browbeat Browbeat
+13% Synergy $0.46
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+12% Synergy $20.49
Boltwave Boltwave
+12% Synergy $1.96
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+12% Synergy $2.67
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $53.10
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.25
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+5% Synergy $0.28
Victimize Victimize
+3% Synergy $0.44
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $3.61
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+22% Synergy $0.84
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+19% Synergy $5.23
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $2.18
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+14% Synergy $4.64
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+14% Synergy $3.79
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+13% Synergy $32.55
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+13% Synergy $23.88
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+11% Synergy $7.55
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.31
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+8% Synergy $2.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+27% Synergy $0.72
Hidetsugu Consumes All Vessel of the All-Consuming Hidetsugu Consumes All
+19% Synergy $0.51
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+15% Synergy $0.57
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+13% Synergy $1.36
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+13% Synergy $0.30
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+13% Synergy $0.47
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+13% Synergy $0.29
Necropotence Necropotence
+7% Synergy $16.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $2.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+18% Synergy $4.99

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+26% Synergy $9.63
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+25% Synergy $1.81
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+18% Synergy $4.93
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $49.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+14% Synergy $7.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $42.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $35.87
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $25.99
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.18
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+6% Synergy $0.51
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+4% Synergy $19.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.90

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+25% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+25% Synergy $0.20
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+14% Synergy $3.83
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+14% Synergy $1.95
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $1.14
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+10% Synergy $664.81
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $173.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+8% Synergy $1.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $25.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-27% Synergy $1.66
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-28% Synergy $0.75
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-35% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+30% Synergy $13.48
Badlands Badlands
+25% Synergy
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+21% Synergy $2.66
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $25.94
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+17% Synergy $22.68
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+16% Synergy $23.48
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+16% Synergy $15.64
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+13% Synergy $30.79
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+12% Synergy $16.50
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+10% Synergy $0.84
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+9% Synergy $5.09
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+9% Synergy $40.37
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+8% Synergy $4.86
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $20.57
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.24
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+6% Synergy $6.54
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $23.84
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+3% Synergy $0.53
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-2% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-3% Synergy $10.11
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.29
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-12% Synergy $0.27
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-13% Synergy $0.69
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Vial Smasher the Fierce Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Vial Smasher the Fierce Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Radiant, Serra Archangel Vial Smasher the Fierce Radiant, Serra Archangel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dragon Cultist Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dragon Cultist
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Vial Smasher the Fierce Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ravos, Soultender Vial Smasher the Fierce Ravos, Soultender // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Passionate Archaeologist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dragon Cultist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dragon Cultist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Guild Artisan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Street Urchin Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Street Urchin
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Tavern Brawler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Tavern Brawler
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Iron Throne Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Iron Throne
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Shadow Thieves Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Criminal Past Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Cultist of the Absolute Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cultist of the Absolute
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Vial Smasher the Fierce Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Dargo, the Shipwrecker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Vial Smasher the Fierce Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Vial Smasher the Fierce Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Alena, Kessig Trapper // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Alena, Kessig Trapper Miara, Thorn of the Glade Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sengir, the Dark Baron Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tormod, the Desecrator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Jeska, Thrice Reborn Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Krark, the Thumbless Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith